Olympique de Marseille has recently focused on Rafik Belghali, and its interest in the Algerian's profile is more than a simple inquiry. The club's management continues to monitor the situation closely and could take a concrete step by the end of August, provided some departures are finalized first.

According to Tuttomercato, Olympique Marseille has submitted an offer to Hellas Verona for Rafik Belghali. The first proposal from the Provençal club was rejected, as Hellas Verona wants approximately 15 million euros. A potential transfer cannot be a loan with an option to buy, and at least an obligation to buy is required. There is not yet an agreement with any club.

Nicolo Schira reports that Olympique Marseille have opened discussions with Verona to sign Rafik Belghali. The proposed arrangement is a loan with a purchase option that becomes mandatory if specific conditions are fulfilled. According to the report, Olympique Marseille is prepared to offer Belghali a contract until 2031 (1+4), and Verona is asking for €13-15M for his sale.

Olympique Marseille is attempting to sign 24-year-old Algerian right-back Rafik Belghali, who was one of Hellas Verona's best players last season, and has made a proposal to the club. The French side has offered a loan with an obligation to buy for approximately 13 million euros, but Hellas Verona would like to raise the fee to 15 million euros. An agreement is considered possible despite the difference in valuation. Inter and Roma have also been interested in the player, who made 26 appearances and scored 2 goals in Serie A in the 2025/2026 season and has 17 caps for his country. Belghali, who joined Verona from Mechelen in August 2025 for a reported €2 million, has a contract until June 2029 and a Transfermarkt valuation of €12.00m. In April 2026, Roma reportedly submitted an offer of approximately €10 million.